S1 E6 ∙ Madurai and Lucknow ∙
Rick Stein discovers a five-star hotel in Madurai employing local housewives for genuine home-cooked dishes and enjoys Chettinad Chicken, a dish inspired by global spices.
All episodes for series 1 of Rick Stein's India
S1 E1 · Kolkata and Chennai
Rick Stein explores the wonderful diversity of Indian food, starting his journey in Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
S1 E2 · Mumbai and Pondicherry
Rick Stein's search for the perfect curry takes him to the melting pot of Mumbai and the town of Pondicherry.
S1 E3 · Madurai and Kerala
Rick Stein learns about temple cooking in the town of Madurai before taking a road trip to Kerala.
S1 E4 · Lucknow and Punjab
Rick Stein arrives in the cultural city of Lucknow, reputedly the curry capital of India and the world.
S1 E5 · Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh
Rick Stein cooks a biryani fit for a royal banquet after a visit to Rajasthan and meets the Dalai Lama.
S1 E6 · Madurai and Lucknow
As he reaches the end of his journey around India, Rick Stein cooks Thoran, a vibrant Keralan vegetable dish.
